Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT, Muvattupuzha
Valakom is a GRAMA PANCHAYAT located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It falls under the Muvattupuzha Block Panchayat and Ernakulam District Panchayat. Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers a total of 2 villages: Valakam and Velloorkunnam (Ct). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Valakam |
| 2 | Velloorkunnam (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT is part of Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Muvattupuzha Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ernakulam District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Where is Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT located?
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It falls under the Muvattupuzha Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
2 villages come under Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT: Valakam and Velloorkunnam (Ct).
Which Block Panchayat does Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT comes under Muvattupuzha Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ernakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Ernakulam District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Kerala have?
Kerala follows a three-tier structure. Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT sits at the village level, Muvattupuzha Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ernakulam District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT do?
Valakom GRAMA PANCHAYAT handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.